All Heavy Lift & Project Forwarding International articles in June 2009
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First for Chapman Freeborn
June 30 - Chapman Freeborn Airchartering has arranged the first ever charter on LAN Cargo's latest addition to its fleet - a new Boeing 777 Freighter only delivered to the Miami-based airline a few days prior to the flight.
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Big lifters unveiled
June 30 - Mammoet has revealed plans for a massive new version of its platform ringer twin boom containerised crane, the PTC-120DS.
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Toll Group set to manage Gorgon Project's Barrow Island
June 30 - Toll Group, a leading provider of integrated logistics services, has won a A$180 million (USD145 million) three year contract from Chevron Australia Pty Ltd's (Chevron) to manage and provide logistics services for the Barrow Island Supply Base.
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Donjon makes progress on Fedra removal
June 29 - Off Gibraltar, Donjon Marine continues work on the wreck removal and disposal of the remnants of the Fedra which grounded and partially sank during a storm late last year.
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ALE in Mexican and Chilean heavyweight moves
June 29 - Specialist over-dimensional cargo mover, ALE Heavylift has successfully moved and installed two exceptionally large cargoes: a chimney some 85 metres in height and a 55 metre long load-out jacket.
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Worldwide Project Consortium adds three new members
June 29 - In Azerbaijan, Blue Water Caspian Ltd has joined the network. BWC is a subsidiary of the Danish Blue Water Shipping group, which was established in 1972. Companies within BWS supply transport solutions by road, rail, sea and air. More informatio
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Neptune Pacific launches to Solomon Islands
June 26 - Brisbane-based Neptune Pacific Line (NPL) has launched a scheduled over-dimensional cargo and bulk liner shipping service from Australia to Vanuatu and the Solomon Islands. The line has also appointed Sullivans (SI) Limited Shipping In Honiara a
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Imperial Cranes makes room for new purchases
June 26 - US full-service crane rental and sales company, Imperial Crane is helping to assemble a new hydrogen plant for Linde Gas North America supplying hydrogen to the adjacent Citgo refinery.
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Collett powers Bahamas electricity generation
June 26 - British heavy lift company R Collett & Sons (Transport) has recently handled two significant global shipments of diesel engines, utilising the company's heavy lift terminal to consolidate the cargo.
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Gottwald appoints Philippines agent
June 26 - Dusseldorf-based Gottwald Port Technology, a subsidiary of Demag Crane, has appointed Translift Port Equipment Services as its new local representative in the Philippines.
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Bigger MACS service for East Africa
June 25 - Confirming earlier reports, MACS will upgrade its MEAS service to East African destinations from July.
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DONG Energy acquires A2SEA in multi-million dollar deal
June 25 - Offshore wind power turbine installation contractor A2SEA, partly owned by heavy lift company Clipper Projects, has been acquired by UK-based DONG Energy for around USD 131 million.
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Dockwise to reduce outstanding debt by $ 58 million during Q2 2009
June 25 - Dockwise expects to reduce its debt by a total of USD58 million to just below USD963 million by the end of Q2 2009.
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Coyne Airways adds to capacity between Europe and Tbilisi
June 24 - From July 1st, Coyne Airways is adding a second weekly Boeing 747-400 freighter service to its hub in Tbilisi.
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TIACA elects new board of directors
June 23 - The International Air Cargo Association (TIACA) has elected a new Board of Directors.
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Last chance to attend heavy lift seminar
June 23 - Richard Krabbendam, HLPFI columnist and a 36-year veteran of the high and heavy industry, reports that there has been significant interest in his next two-day seminar, and there are just a few places left. Anyone who would like to attend is enco
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Wind turbines for Port of Indiana
June 22 - Ninety-four giant wind turbine blades have been shipped through the Port of Indiana-Burns Harbor for one of the world's largest wind farms under construction in northwestern Indiana.
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Swire Shipping cuts RTW services, focuses on Asia Pacific
June 22 - In a major restructuring of its regional and global network of liner shipping services and a decision to focus on the Asia - Pacific region, Swire Shipping is suspending its round-the-world multi-purpose liner services due to weak markets in the
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Another huge shipment for Chipolbrok
June 22 - An ammonia converter, weighing 575 tonnes, is being shipped from Mumbai Port to Shanghai, China onboard Chipolbrok's CP Sun on behalf of engineering conglomerate, Larsen & Toubro.
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Advance International helps Azerbaijan go for gold
June 22 - Advance International Transport is playing a significant role in efforts by Azerbaijan to capitalise fully on its goldfield resources.